The Best Nerdy SUPER BOWL Commercials of 2026

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Super Bowl LX has concluded, with the Seattle Seahawks defeating the New England Patriots 29-13. Bad Bunny provided a memorable halftime show, and while the commercials were expensive, many viewers found them less impressive than in previous years. Notably, a lot of ads featured artificial intelligence, reflecting current trends. While this year’s commercials weren’t groundbreaking, a few really appealed to tech and gaming fans. Here are our picks for the best ‘nerdy’ Super Bowl commercials of 2026.

Keegan-Michael Key, Danny McBride, and Hailee Steinfeld are Livin’ on a Prayer in this State Farm commercial

For their Super Bowl commercial, State Farm teamed up with Keegan-Michael Key and Danny McBride to play hilariously bad insurance agents. The duo playfully imitates Jon Bon Jovi in an attempt to show actress Hailee Steinfeld why she should have chosen State Farm. Pop group Katseye also makes an appearance in the spot.

Pokémon Brings in Lady Gaga and Others to Celebrate 30 Years

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Pokémon is kicking off a big year-long campaign asking fans about their favorite Pokémon. Celebrities like Lady Gaga, Trevor Noah, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan are joining in the fun!

Emma Stone Loses It Over Her Squarespace Domain Name

Don’t wait to register your domain name! Otherwise, you might end up in a situation as quirky and funny as the Squarespace ad featuring Emma Stone, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. It’s a brilliantly awkward and amusing spot.

Pepsi Steals a Long-time Mascot in this Nerdy Super Bowl Ad

In a surprising move, Coca-Cola’s famous Polar Bear mascot has changed sides! Director Taika Waititi makes a special appearance as the therapist helping the bear navigate this big life change.

Matthew McConaughey and Bradley Cooper Fall Into the “Foodball” Rabbit Hole With Uber Eats

Remember Matthew McConaughey’s playful claim that football is actually about selling food? He’s back this year, and he’s brought Bradley Cooper along for the fun! This funny exchange makes their commercial a standout.

Universal Orlando Resort Goes Sentimental With New “Lil’ Bro” Offering

A touching new commercial for Universal Orlando Resort features two brothers and reminds us that the best memories truly last forever. It’s a heartwarming story that’s sure to make you smile.

Instacart has Ben Stiller and Benson Boone Flipping Out (Literally)

Ben Stiller and Benson Boone team up in a really fun Instacart commercial that’s sure to be a hit!

Oikos Gives Kathryn Hahn Extra Strength

In a playful Oikos ad, actress Kathryn Hahn and NFL star Derrick Henry find themselves in a bit of a jam – stuck on a trolley car – and Hahn quickly takes charge.

Adrien Brody Gets Dramatic About Taxes

In a darkly lit scene, Adrien Brody dramatically walks through the rain, seemingly overwhelmed by taxes. However, the director stops him, pointing out that dealing with taxes doesn’t need to be so stressful – especially when you use TurboTax.

Xfinity Solves Jurassic Park’s Biggest Problem

Xfinity’s Super Bowl ad takes viewers back to Jurassic Park with a fun appearance by Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern, and Sam Neill. While the technology used to make the actors look younger isn’t perfect, the commercial is still entertaining.

Kurt Russell Mentors Lewis Pullman to Greatness in Michelob Ultra’s Snowy Super Bowl Ad

Lewis Pullman, known for his role in Thunderbolts, plays Greg, a guy who always loses to his friends while skiing. The ad features Kurt Russell as Greg’s ski instructor, leading him through a training montage reminiscent of The Karate Kid.

Jon Hamm, Bowen Yang, and Scarlett Johansson Crash Ritz Island

Okay, so Ritz is really going for it with their Super Bowl ad this year! It’s pretty wild – they’ve got Jon Hamm, Bowen Yang, and Scarlett Johansson all jet skiing around this made-up ‘Ritz Island.’ It’s a fun, silly promo, definitely leaning into the whole salty snack vibe.

Chris Hemsworth Beefs With Alexa in this Nerdy Super Bowl Commercial

Although Marvel didn’t advertise during the Super Bowl, Chris Hemsworth appeared in an Amazon Alexa commercial. In the ad, Hemsworth playfully argues with the AI assistant, suspicious of its intentions. The disagreement ends when Alexa offers to book him a massage.

Ben Affleck Reunites Sitcom Stars in Retro “Good Will Dunkin’” Ad

Imagine a hilarious sitcom that blends the heart of Good Will Hunting with the humor of Friends and Seinfeld—all centered around Dunkin’! This special features Ben Affleck alongside classic sitcom stars like Jennifer Aniston and Matt LeBlanc (Friends), Jason Alexander (Seinfeld), Jasmine Guy (A Different World), Jaleel White (Family Matters), Alfonso Ribeiro (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), and Ted Danson (Cheers).

Sabrina Carpenter Finds Her Perfect Man in Pringles’ Super Bowl Spot

Sabrina Carpenter stars in a funny ad where she’s dating a man made of Pringles. Unfortunately, their relationship doesn’t last long because fans start eating him!

Bud Light Sends Peyton Manning, Post Malone, and Shane Gillis Barreling for Joy

In a funny Super Bowl ad for Bud Light, Peyton Manning, Post Malone, and Shane Gillis are shown chasing a keg as they tumble down a hill.

Guy Fieri is Unrecognizable in this Awesome Super Bowl Ad For Bosch

Bosch’s new ad features a surprisingly geeky Guy Fieri. Through using Bosch appliances, Fieri evolves from an ordinary person into a total pro – and the dramatic change is what makes the ad so memorable.

The Backstreet Boys Rep for T-Mobile

The Backstreet Boys had the crowd roaring at T-Mobile Arena, while Machine Gun Kelly’s performance didn’t quite generate the same enthusiastic response.

Ken Becomes a Travel Extraordinaire With Expedia

To mark his 65th birthday, Ken is joining Expedia as a brand ambassador. The new ad campaign features the famous doll traveling the globe in a fashionable way.

George Clooney Heads the Table While GrubHub Eats the Fees

The dinner guests were frustrated by having to pay delivery fees, but George Clooney calmed everyone down by announcing that GrubHub would cover the extra cost.

Andy Samberg Shares the Magic of Hellman’s Mayonnaise as “Meal Diamond”

Andy Samberg stars as “Meal Diamond” in a funny Super Bowl ad for Hellman’s mayonnaise. He playfully dances to a version of “Sweet Caroline,” making sure every sandwich gets a touch of mayo. Actress Elle Fanning also appears as a customer in the ad.

William Shatner is Serious About Fiber in Raisin Brand’s Nerdy Offering

William Shatner, known for his role in Star Trek, is partnering with Raisin Bran in a humorous Super Bowl ad. The commercial features Shatner passionately promoting the cereal’s fiber content and even personally delivering boxes to people.

This year’s Super Bowl commercials weren’t quite as impressive as expected, but there were still a few good ones. It seems like releasing the ads before the game itself took away some of the impact. That’s our take – let us know if we missed anything! We’re already looking forward to next year’s ads.

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2026-02-10 01:05